as in promptly
without delay
the boss wants the report, and he wants it PDQ
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Adverb
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That was promptly followed by a solo homer to left by junior outfielder Jordyn McBride, her fourth.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026 -
Ethan Reitz came on in relief for Trinity and promptly walk Brock Burkett to load the bases with none out.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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The 6-3, 318-pound Hunter, mostly a run-stuffer in college, immediately becomes an important piece on Ejiro Evero’s defense until Wharton returns.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The airport said that the runway was immediately shut down and that emergency construction crews are on site to determine the cause of the sinkhole and make repairs.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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Good times for the place have come and gone under various ownerships in the years since, and things are now looking up once more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Athletes and celebrities get in on wrestling all the time, and now WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella is calling for WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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Summer is belt bag season, and this vibrant pink version instantly brightens any warm-weather outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Instead of relying on one AI model for everything, users can compare outputs instantly and decide which response is strongest for a specific task.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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In a letter to Knudsen, the Mid-North Association also directly opposed the athletic lighting plan, arguing that field lights do not belong in a residential neighborhood and would disturb community members’ lives, including by increasing traffic in the area.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Wasserman Schultz spoke directly to the camera, with a poster of former President Barack Obama in the background.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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In a press conference shortly after, Chief Scott Wahl of the San Diego police confirmed the number of casualties at five, which included two suspects as well as three people inside the center.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Amid her rise to fame, Cooper struck up her connection with Kaplan in 2020 on a business Zoom call and began dating shortly after, according to W magazine.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, meanwhile, has quickly become a fixture for Moyes in the No 10 position, casting doubt over Carlos Alcaraz’s long-term future.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Pick up the Olanly Bathroom Rug for less than $10 to dry your feet quickly and keep the bathroom floor dry.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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“PDQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/PDQ. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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